Hampstead Heath’s public swimming ponds will remain trans-inclusive after a legal challenge by Sex Matters against transgender access was dismissed. In July 2025, the City of London Corporation installed new signage around Hampstead ponds, addressing the ruling: The signs stated: “Those who identify as women are welcome to swim at the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond. Trans women have a long history of using the Hampstead Heath ponds, with trans-inclusive access formally recognised in 2017 in line with the Equality Act 2010. The decision follows statistics released by the City of London Corporation, which found that 86 per cent of respondents supported the current trans-inclusive access arrangements, based on more than 38,000 responses. “The current admission rules will remain in place until a final decision has been made” – Hampstead ponds remain trans inclusiveA spokesperson for the City of London Corporation said in a statement: “The findings will be presented to City Corporation committees, which will consider them alongside legal duties, equality impact assessments, safeguarding responsibilities and operational considerations.